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Is a graph symmetric to the x-axis always, sometimes, or never a function? Please explain!!!

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Answer:

Never

Explanation:

Consider x = y^2 That is symmetric around the x axis. Ever value of x except 0 gives an x value that has 2 y values associated with it. See the graph below. I can't think of an example where something symmetric around the x axis is a function.


Is a graph symmetric to the x-axis always, sometimes, or never a function? Please-example-1
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